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Avaritia by Colette Rhodes
If there’s one thing Verity will consistently do, it’s spontaneously make terrible decisions. Sometimes they work out well—so far, smuggling her rescue cat into the shadow realm has been a great success—but more often than not, she ends up with a bigger mess to clean up than she started with...Categorized as:
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The Escape Plan (Only Magic in the Building) by Katie Bailey
When there’s no escaping the plans life has for you…Beckett McCarthy’s beloved Gran always taught him to find magic in mundane, everyday things. But since she died, he no longer feels any magic.In fact, he feels nothing at all.So, when he has an opportunity to spend a summer abroad in Serendipity Springs, he’s expecting little more than a change in scenery... -
The Write Hook by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMidlife is full of surprises. Not all of them are working for me.At forty-two I’ve had my share of ups and downs. Relatively normal, except when the definition of normal changes… drastically... -
The Crimson Spell, Volume 2 by Ayano Yamane
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsA curse is a difficult thing to break. Vald, prince of Alsvieth upon taking up arms to defend his country was beset with a curse that transforms him into a ravenous cannibalistic beast... -
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Crimson Spell, Vol. 3 by Ayano Yamane
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsPrince Vald continues his journey with the sorcerer Halvi, seeking a means to break the curse that causes him to transform into a demon at night. But enemies looking to take the power of Vald’s cursed sword for themselves bewitch Halvi in an attempt to make him fight the young prince! Forced to the brink, Halvi makes a crucial choice.Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for mature audiences... -
Wild Scottish Love by Tricia O'Malley
Wicked banter, kitchen witches, and hot men in kilts make this friends-to-lovers modern day Scottish fairytale a romping good time. I draw the line at serving people grasshoppers for dinner. As luck would have it, on the same day I quit my job as head chef at Suzette’s, a fine-dining restaurant in Boston, I was offered an opportunity to open a restaurant at a castle in Scotland... -
Love Bites Really Hard by Lola Glass
A demon imprinted on me, so I had to turn to the monster king for help. Instead of actually being useful, King Bane tells me that I should just mate with the demon.At least, until he also imprints on me.Then we have no choice but to seal the deal in every way there is...Categorized as:
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All The Write Moves by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsGoing to Hell has never been on my bucket list… until now.The fact that I can speak that sentence without laughing or losing my mind is absurd. However, my life has veered into a very tricky tale that rivals any of my books.The villain has been banished. I’ve written her right into an infernal doom... -
Whiskey & Witches by T.M. Cromer
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen the golden Son sacrifices for the shunned One, only then can the curse be undone...Carrick O'Malley lost his wife in a tragic accident and is dealing with his heartbroken, mute son... -
My Big Fat Hairy Wedding by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA forty-something Werewolf supermodel, five supernaturally screwed up bridesmaids, and a demonic mother of the groom determined to ruin the wedding.Awesome…. not. How has my life come to this? Not sure who I screwed over in a past life to end up with a heinous mother-in-law who thinks my wedding is for her. If I didn’t love Chance more than myself—which is a lot—I’d rethink the entire hot mess... -
Love is Trash in Hallow's Cove by Emily Antoinette
After a string of awful relationships and cheating exes, Hayley is fed up with dating. Her solution? Swear off dating humans and look for a monster mate in Hallow’s Cove.When she moves to the quaint town inhabited by more monsters than humans, she quickly realizes that finding her match isn’t as simple as she’d hoped... -
Smoke Show by B. Perkins, Aimee Vance
When the dean of Bishop College in Boston threatened to close Petra Ambrose’s Pre-Revolutionary American History department, she could feel all of her work towards her dream career slipping through her fingers. To her dismay, students weren’t interested in American Puritanical culture and the status of women in their time, not unless it involved trendy witches glamourized in modern society... -
Hitched to the Dragon by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBook 2 in the Hellscape Holidays SeriesAlpha dragon shifter Cooper Dawson didn’t plan on visiting Hellscape Holidays Resort. It’s not his fault he crashed on the beach, barely clinging to life after a battle. Saved by a witch, he owes her a life debt... -
Paw Letter Word by Milly Taiden
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Cyrus Bechtel, allow me to introduce Miss Mila Dillon.” Gerri’s voice sounded far away.Everything moved in slow motion. Not that Cyrus was complaining. He could stand there and watch Mila all day. When her hand slid into his, the sparks that ran through his body made the hairs on his arms prickle.There was no doubt. Mila was his mate.“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Bechtel... -
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Hellbound With You by KazzenlX
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 13 ratings“Little lamb, let me tell you this. You’re standing before the gates of hell right now. Doing this means ruining your life. Are you ready to step down to hell with me?”As the silence dragged on, the man’s lips curved up into a triumphant, mocking smile and his hand landed on her head. He ruffled her hair and leaned in on her.“Hell is not a good place, at least for a little lamb like you... -
The Demon's Dealbreaker (Possessive Love) by Delaney Rain
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA witch, two fairies, a minor god, and four demons walk into a bar and suddenly Dwyer Eamonn’s life will never be the same.Turns out that Dwyer’s parents promised him—their firstborn—as payment when they made eight different deals with various supernatural beings. At the stroke of midnight on his twenty-first birthday, every single claimant comes calling, ready to make Dwyer their heir... -
Don't Flirt With Demons by Grace McGinty
We've all been through that one shitty break-up. The one that breaks your heart, turning you into a sobbing, soggy mess. Where you drink so much you accidentally summon a demon. No? Just Elsie?When Elsie decides to get over a bad break-up with a small fire pit and a large bottle of vodka, the last thing she expects is to summon the sexy as hell demon, Ukobach. He of the Impressive D... -
A Gargoyle Gripe by Sabrina Cassidy
When your witchy family has lived on Monster Island for generations there’s certain standards to uphold.Too bad my only claim to magic is being able to heal people through baking. A power my ex-fiancé Brad never fails to give me grief over. After he cheated and left me, I buried myself in pastries. It was better to be alone than to trust my heart to anyone else...Categorized as:
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Third Time's a Charm by Marquita Valentine
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNote: Alternate/new cover edition for ASIN# B0096TKHAO To the world, Alexander "Sasha" Romanov is a sexy, globe-trotting playboy that parties with the very rich and famous. But behind the façade exists a ruthless man willing and able to destroy anyone and anything standing in the way of his ultimate goal ...until he meets Rose Holland... -
High Energy by Dara Joy
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsFrom the bestselling author of "Tonight or Never" comes the tale of a reporter and the physicist she's sent to interview--and it's turn into the sizzling story of true love and passion. Physics. Zanita Masterson knew nothing about the subject, and cared little to learn--until a reporting job led her to one Tyberius Augustus Evans...Categorized as:
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Devil's Curse by S.A. Bayne, Stephanie Rowe
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsIn this delightful paranormal romance romp by New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Rowe writing as SA Bayne, the fate of the world is at risk when Satan's top soul-snatcher falls for the conflicted assassin sent to kill her boss.Becca is so done being Satan's favorite minion. If she doesn't escape soon, she'll be trapped forever... -
Trauma for the Neighbors: The Summoning of Athanasius by Tierra Cox
When Ione discovers a strange box buried in her garden, she doesn’t expect it to contain the ring of a long-lost primordial god. But the moment she slips it on, she’s bound to Athanasius—lord of death and darkness, and an infuriatingly smug immortal with an agenda of his own...Categorized as:
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The Kraken's Prize by Luna Joya
A witch cursed me to roam the seas in my monstrous kraken form. For years, my crew and I have sailed in search of the key to break her spell. But this pirate has found the most valuable treasure of all…the witch’s daughter.This pirate king Kraken unleashes in December...or earlier if the magic allows... -
Dead Vampires Don't Date by Meredith Allen Conner
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsKate Storm is your typical everyday mortal witch. She owns her own matchmaking business, hangs out with her vampire best friend, Morgan and enjoys the company of Big Al, her hit man channeling Chihuahua. Plus there’s a certain demon that she has her eye on. Life is pretty good until her first important non-human client winds up dead and his body is dumped at her back door... -
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Love Monster, Vol. 1 by Riko Miyagi
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsAfter failing the entrance exams to her school of choice, Hiyoko Osora gets an acceptance letter from SM Academy... -
Cat Scratch Fever by Sarah O'Rourke
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeau LaForte felt an internal pull to the beautiful, innocent Alexa Davidson. Oh, this was not the typical boy-meets-girl story. This was anything but typical. You see, Beau was a shifter – a panther – and the alpha of the pack. What his panther wanted, his panther got. And together, they wanted Alexa...Categorized as:
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Wishful Thinking by Evangeline Anderson
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Swann Sisters Chronicles, Book 1 How do you ditch your Fairy Godmother? As her 25th birthday approaches, mild-mannered Philomena Swann lives in terror of her annual birthday wish. Sure, she has a disinterested fiance and a misogynistic boss, but from experience she knows wishing both away could result in disaster. Why? Because she and her sisters are one-eighth fairy... -
Simply Irresistible by Kristine Grayson, Kristine Kathryn Rusch
HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO My name's Vivian Kinneally, and I can't believe this is happening to me. I just moved here to Portland, Oregon, to take over a business left to me by my favorite aunt --- nothing earth-shattering .. -
The Loch Ness Monster by Siggy Shade
When my fiancé jilted me, I turned the wedding into a party and went on the honeymoon with my best friend.Loch Ness was beautiful. What a pity the vacation was not.As I sat on a row boat trying to fight away the tears, a deep voice emerged from the water, offering to fulfill my deepest wish.I said yes, but I didn't realize I'd become entangled with the Loch Ness monster...Categorized as:
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Nanny for the Dragon Daddy by Milly Taiden
Poppy Dunsfield needs a job. Since she likes kids, a nanny position seems ideal. She thinks she can handle the secluded location, but her employer’s mysterious disappearances and strange happenings are too much. She can’t stay, no matter how handsome he is or how his voice sends delicious shivers down her back...Categorized as:
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A Little Bite of Magic by M.J. O'Shea
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn a family full of powerful witches, Frankie Vallerand is the black sheep. He doesn’t care about honing his magic. All he wants is to open up a restaurant and spend his days serving up delicious food... -
Charmed by Koko Brown
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCharmed Koko Brown What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, right? Unfortunately this isn't the case for recently married Chloe. She believes she's just left behind the biggest mistake she's ever made in her life in Sin City-her sexy as sin husband Tristan, who although a walking Adonis, is nuttier than her Grandma Violet's fruitcake... -
Dealing with a Desperate Demon by Charlotte Stein
Charlotte Stein perfectly blends spicy and cozy in a new paranormal rom-com about a bewitching bookseller who helps a demon win the girl of his dreams...only to realize she might be the one he's fated for all along.Nancy has just about given up on finding her special person when Jack Jackson—big, scary and the town loser—walks into her bookstore... -
The Date from Hell by Gwenda Bond
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"The apocalyptic beach read that everyone needs." - Alix E. Harrow, Hugo Award-winning author on Not Your Average Hot Guy In The Date from Hell, the sequel to Not Your Average Hot Guy, New York Times bestselling author Gwenda Bond brings the journey of Callie, Luke, and their friends to a wonderful close. This is another laugh out loud, action-packed romantic adventure you won’t want to miss... -
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Forecast by Jane Tara
The Shakespeare women were what the locals of Greenwich Village called “gifted.” Sure, Rowie’s predictions were helpful for forecasting the weather or finding someone’s lost grandkid. But when it came to love, her abilities were more like a curse... -
The 7 Rules of Moving On by Jess K. Hardy
A lighthearted, sweet and steamy Valentine's Day novella perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Emily Henry, Rosie Danan, and a little bit of magic with their romance!For jingle writer Kissie Mitchell, rules are all that stand between order and chaos... -
The Snow Queen's Captive by Jill Myles
Rated: 3.62 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCharlotte gets more than she bargained for when her fairy godmother, Muffin, sends her into a fairy tale for a second chance at life. But instead of being the heroine...Charlotte's accidentally become the evil queen! To make matters worse, there’s a man captive in her basement. A very sexy, very angry man who also thinks Charlotte’s the bad guy...Categorized as:
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The Devil She Knows by Alexandria Bellefleur
“A fantasy-tinged sapphic romance with perfect banter.”—PeopleA down-on-her-luck woman makes a deal with a crafty demon to win back her ex-girlfriend after a proposal gone awry, only to discover the girl of her dreams might be the devil she knows, from nationally bestselling author Alexandria Bellefleur.Samantha Cooper is having a day from hell... -
A Hint of Magic by Claire Chilton
Rated: 3.52 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsDora Carridine is fed up with her life as a preacher’s daughter and sets out to explore the darker side of life instead. If she can find some magic in the world, then maybe she will find a place she belongs. When she comes across a coven of witches, she takes on their trials to try and join them... -
Halloween Boo by Sarah Spade
A ghost falling in love with a mortal? It’s just a bunch of hocus pocus… Dani So, I think my apartment is haunted. No. Really. Spooky things have been happening to me ever since I moved in last year. At first, I ignored them. Later, I got used to the idea that I shared my place with a ghost. I even called him Casper. We got along just fine...
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